1985 ford bronco brakes

1985 FORD BRONCO
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DONNY BRYSON
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I just installed new brakes on the rear of my bronco. The problem I was having is it seems the futher I drive my brakes are getting tight. I did have a bad wheel cyclinder. I replced both sides and new hardware along with shoes. I blead the lines. But I still have the same problem. Did I not get all the air out maybe?
Jun 16, 2007 at 5:25 PM
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MIKE H R
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with air in the lines you would be getting less brakes. If the truck was ok before and now it tightens up i would take the wheels off and check for something loos or the brake adjusters are not in right.
Jun 16, 2007 at 8:40 PM
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DONNY BRYSON
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I had the same problem befor changing out the rear .I also have new calipers on the front and a new master cyclinder too.
Jun 17, 2007 at 7:08 AM
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MERLIN2021
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Did you turn the drums? an out of round drum will cause this problem...
Jun 18, 2007 at 9:11 AM
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MIKE H R
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check the drums as merlin mentioned. When you have the drums off check to see if the e-brake is hanging up and that everything is tight {not the brakes} and working ok. Check the brake lines to see if they could have been pinched.
Jun 18, 2007 at 4:36 PM
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DONNY BRYSON
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I fixed the problem today it turned out to be a bad brake booster. The buster was holding the vacum every time I would mash the peddled they were geting tighter and tighter . THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR HELP
Jun 18, 2007 at 5:56 PM
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MIKE H R
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sorry i did not pick up on that, with reading your post i was thinking your back brakes were getting tighter instead of all your brakes.
Jun 18, 2007 at 9:28 PM